Associate Director, Molecular Pharmacology – Neuroscience

BioSpace; Indiana; On-site; USD 129,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director-level contributor to provide scientific leadership for molecular pharmacology in neuroscience discovery and development programs. The successful candidate will guide pharmacology strategies, design studies, and translate data across experimental systems, collaborating with medicinal chemistry, in vivo pharmacology, DMPK, and translational sciences.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with internal and external partners, mentorship of scientists,

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field.
• 6+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong foundation in molecular pharmacology with GPCR biology, receptor pharmacology, signaling, or related areas.
• Experience leading scientific strategy and independently addressing complex experimental and drug discovery questions.
• Ability to mentor scientists and work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and strategic direction for molecular pharmacology activities supporting neuroscience discovery and development programs.
• Develop pharmacology strategies and experimental plans to address key questions related to compound activity, receptor and target biology, signaling, mechanism of action, and translation.
• Design, guide, and interpret pharmacological studies using recombinant, endogenous, native, or other relevant experimental systems.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemistry, in vivo pharmacology, DMPK, translational sciences, and other scientific partners to advance program objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex scientific and experimental challenges; mentor scientists and contribute to a collaborative environment.

Skills

Molecular pharmacology

GPCR biology

Receptor pharmacology

Cellular signaling

Scientific strategy

Mentoring

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Curiosity

6+ years biopharma experience

Education

PhD in Pharmacology/Neuroscience

Job description

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director-level contributor to provide scientific leadership for molecular pharmacology in neuroscience discovery and development programs. The successful candidate will guide pharmacology strategies, design studies, and translate data across experimental systems, collaborating with medicinal chemistry, in vivo pharmacology, DMPK, and translational sciences.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with internal and external partners, mentorship of scientists,